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We are now in the Unrestricted Burning Period.

The Restricted Burning Period will recommence on 19 September 2019.

Request for submissions for 2019/20 Budget

We are in the process of preparing the Budget for the 2019/2020 financial year.

If you have any submissions or requests to be considered for inclusion in the budget, they must be submitted in writing to goshire@goomalling.wa.gov.au or PO Box 118, Goomalling WA 6460, and must be received by Friday 7 June 2019.

Request for Public Comment - DRAFT Community Strategic Plan

During the course of 2018 the Shire of Goomalling produced a Draft Community Strategic Plan which was the result of several public and Council workshops earlier in the year. The plan represents the community aspirations and expectations for longer term issues in terms of social, economic, environmental and civic leadership outcomes.

A copy of the plan is available for public comment and the Council will take these comments into consideration prior to adopting the plan in June. With Local Government elections due later this year, the Council will further review the plan then to ensure that there is still an alignment of the Council's expectations should there be significant change. This will then synchronise the plan with the electoral cycle to ensure that the plan, in its current form, is aligned to the expectations of the council of the day at any given time.

Any public comments can be submitted through the administration office or via email to goshire@goomalling.wa.gov.au. Submissions close 12 June 2019 and if you would like to discuss the plan prior to making comment please don’t hesitate to contact me during normal office hours on 9629 1101.

PETER BENTLEYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Annual General Meeting of Electors - 4 June 2019

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Electors of the Shire of Goomalling will be held in the Goomalling Sport & Community Centre on Tuesday 4 June 2019 commencing at 7:00pm.

Standpipes within Shire of Goomalling closed to public from July 2019

REGIONAL FIXED STANDPIPES – NEW CLASSIFICATIONS

Water is a valuable resource and regulated charges are set by the State Government based on its use.

From the 1 July 2019 the Water Corporation will implement a new charging system for Local Government owned fixed standpipes. The new charges will be prohibitive for Council to continue to supply potable water to residents through this system.

The new pricing structure is linked to the size of the standpipe meter, as this determines the flow rate. Sale of water from a standpipe with an outlet diameter of greater than 25mm (high flow) will incur a service charge of up to many thousands of dollars and a base rate of more than $8/KL, which is not feasible for Council to charge out to its ratepayers.

As a result of these changes the Council has resolved for all 6 standpipes within the Shire of Goomalling to be closed to the public. Therefore they will be locked and only be accessible for Council usage and for firefighting purposes.

Rental Tender - 3 bedroom units for 55+ years

Koomal Village consists of four newly built 3 bedroom - 2 bathroom units. Rental is $300 p/week, which includes general gardening and maintenance. Copy of Tenancy Agreement is available for perusal.

For more information or to apply for a unit please contact Property Management Officer Jo Bywaters at the Shire Office during office hours or per emailproperty@goomalling.wa.gov.au

Enrolling to vote in 2019 Local Government Elections

You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the upcoming in-person Local Government elections on 19 October 2019 if you live in or are an owner or occupier of rateable property in the district of the Shire of Goomalling.

Enrolment claim forms can be obtained from the Shire Office or Australian Electoral Commission Offices and should be lodged with Peter Bentley, Chief Executive Officer by 4.00pm on Friday 30 August 2019. If you registered for the 2017 elections or since that time you do not need to register.

For more information or if you need urgent access to food please contact Tahnee Bird, Community Development Officer, Shire of Goomalling on (08) 9629 1101.

Let's help those in need!

Farmer Bushfire Response Vehicle Identifier Stickers

Farm firefighting units form an important part of the Shire’s overall bushfire response. To assist authorities identify vehicles which can assist DFES in bushfire response, DFES and the Shire encourage owners of such vehicles or machinery to apply for a Fire Response Vehicle Identifier windscreen sticker. During bushfire events the Shire works with Police and Main Roads to manage or restrict traffic into affected areas. The presence of a Vehicle Identifier Sticker will help in quickly identifying vehicles and machinery which may be permitted on the fire ground. Eligible vehicles include farm firefighting appliances, bulk water trucks and earth moving machinery.

Application forms are available from the Shire Administration office or are downloadable here. Multiple stickers may be issued to persons with multiple suitable vehicles/equipment – one application form per vehicle is required. Owners must have read and understood the “Operating Private Equipment at Bushfires” publication and will make drivers of the vehicle familiar with this document.

As a result of changes imposed by the Water Corporation, Council has resolved for all 6 standpipes within the Shire of Goomalling to be closed to the public. Therefore they will be locked and only be accessible for Council usage and for firefighting purposes.